🐾

Gemeine Spitzklette

Xanthium strumarium

Not Evaluated

About

The Burweed (Xanthium strumarium) is a species in the genus Xanthium. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (15 countries), Europe (23 countries), North America (Canada, Dominican Republic, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Papua New Guinea), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia).

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Spanish arrancamoños
French lampourde glouteron
German Gemeine Spitzklette
Portuguese carrapicho

Similar Species in Xanthium

Explore More

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gemeine Spitzklette?
The scientific name of Gemeine Spitzklette is Xanthium strumarium. It belongs to the genus Xanthium.
Where does Gemeine Spitzklette live?
Gemeine Spitzklette is found in Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (15 countries), Europe (23 countries), North America (Canada, Dominican Republic, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Papua New Guinea), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Cyprus, Czech Republic.
What family does Gemeine Spitzklette belong to?
Gemeine Spitzklette (Xanthium strumarium) belongs to the genus Xanthium, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.
What kingdom does Gemeine Spitzklette belong to?
Gemeine Spitzklette (Xanthium strumarium) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Gemeine Spitzklette?
The closest relatives of Gemeine Spitzklette in the genus Xanthium include Dorn-Spitzklette, Großfrucht-Spitzklette, Argentine Cocklebur.

Native Range — 54 Countries

Nature FYI Family

Explore more of the natural world across our sister sites.

Part of the Nature FYI family — FYIPedia